Pre and Postoperative Care at GulaniVision

Preoperative Care:

May we request you to follow the Gulani Vision Institute’s preoperative protocol in our dedicated quest to increase safety and accuracy while maximizing your vision outcomes. We look forward to providing you with a memorable Gulani Vision experience.

Postoperative Care:

Since Dr. Gulani’s surgeries and innovative technologies are uniquely designed to each patient, as also among the full spectrum of vision corrective surgeries there are specific postoperative protocols and care that you must follow to safely your best vision outcomes.

Laser Postoperative Care:

Since Dr. Gulani’s No-Cut, No-Blade Laser Techniques don’t involve pressure or pain in addition to the personable and comfortably paced ambiance at our Institute most patients don’t even take a Valium and undergo the procedure with numbing drops only.

The evening of surgery we suggest that you rest with both eyes closed and start your eye drop protocol. Preferably lay on your back while sleeping with your shield on the operated eye/eyes. In certain cases you will have a prescription for a Loratab tablet so you can rest that night (take on a full stomach with no restriction on diet).

You will be seen the next day by Dr. Gulani and over the next 5 days you may experience a roller coaster of vision. During this time you are advised to avoid digital screens (computer, telephones, TVs). On day 5 most patients have healed so their bandage contact lens may be removed by Dr. Gulani and if you have traveled back home you or your eye doctor can do the same. You may now resume daily activities at this point based on your vision recovery.

Throughout this time you will continue your eye drop protocol as explained along with artificial tears. Vision may continue to move with most patients back to work within a week. Based on your individual case you will be given a follow-up protocol with Dr. Gulani if local and with your local eye doctor if out of state or out of country to keep us abreast of your progress. You can of course contact us at anytime in the future because you are truly now part of the Gulani Vision Family worldwide.

Cataract Postoperative Care:

Due to Dr. Gulani’s elegant and technologically advanced cataract surgery in addition to the personable and spa-like ambiance of our Cataract Surgery suite in our Institute most patients don’t even take a Valium and undergo the procedure with numbing drops only. The evening of surgery we suggest that you rest with both eyes closed and start your eye drop protocol. Preferably lay on your back while sleeping with your shield on the operated eye/eyes. You will be seen the next day by Dr. Gulani to monitor your progress, based on your unique conditions your vision will be recovering over the next week. You will again be seen on day 10 because Dr. Gulani likes to see how you have landed with the first eye and uses this as an opportunity to remeasure prior to proceeding with your second eye surgery. No lifting or bending for 7-10 days to avoid undue pressure since no-stitch is a highlight of Dr. Gulani’s artistic technique. Throughout this time you will continue your eye drop protocol as explained along with artificial tears. Vision may continue to move with most patients back to work within a week. Based on your individual case you will be given a follow-up protocol with Dr. Gulani if local and with your local eye doctor if out of state or out of country to keep us abreast of your progress. You can of course contact us at anytime in the future because you are truly now part of the Gulani Vision Family worldwide.

INTACS Postoperative Care:

This surgery is more of a structural rehabilitation of your cornea than a vision corrective surgery, therefore the healing and stability of your operated eye is the paramount goal. Depending on the severity of your case you may have been offered a Valium prior to surgery. The evening of surgery we suggest that you rest with both eyes closed and start your eye drop protocol (in some cases your eye may be patched in which case please defer until your patch is removed the next day). Preferably lay on your back while sleeping with your shield on the operated eye/eyes. Preferably lay on your back while sleeping with your shield on the operated eye/eyes. Most patients do not experience pain but you may certainly take a Tylenol or something that may help you sleep and rest through the night. You will be seen the next day by Dr. Gulani and a special placental contact lens will be placed in your operated eye to promote healing. During this time you are advised to avoid digital screens (computer, telephones, TVs). On day 5 most patients have healed so their bandage contact lens may be removed by Dr. Gulani and if you have traveled back home you or your eye doctor can do the same. You may now resume daily activities at this point based on your recovery. Throughout this time you will continue your eye drop protocol as explained along with artificial tears. Most patients may return to work within a week. Based on your individual case you will be given a follow-up protocol including a vision rehabilitation plan. You can of course contact us at anytime in the future because you are truly now part of the Gulani Vision Family worldwide.

Pterygium and Pinguecula Postoperative Care:

Dr. Gulani’s SPARKLE technique of pterygium or pinguecula surgery involves extensive though artistic surgery using a human placenta. Depending on the severity of your case you may have been offered a Valium prior to surgery (depending on severity of case different levels of anesthesia may be offered). The evening of surgery we suggest that you rest with both eyes closed and start your eye drop protocol (in some cases your eye may be patched in which case please defer until your patch is removed the next day). Preferably lay on your back while sleeping with your shield on the operated eye/eyes. In certain cases you will have a prescription for a Loratab tablet so you can rest that night (take on a full stomach with no restriction on diet). You will be seen the next day by Dr. Gulani to monitor your progress wherein you will start your eye drop protocol as directed in some cases a special placental contact lens will be placed in your operated eye to promote healing. On day 5 most patients have healed so their bandage contact lens may be removed by Dr. Gulani and if you have traveled back home you or your eye doctor can do the same. During this time you are advised to avoid digital screens (computer, telephones, TVs). No lifting or bending or exposure to harsh environments like excessive sunlight, ocean swimming, etc. for 7-10 days. You may now resume daily activities at this point based on your recovery. Throughout this time you will continue your eye drop protocol as explained along with artificial tears. Most patients may return to work within a week. Based on your individual case you will be given a follow-up protocol including a vision rehabilitation plan (like Nex-Gen Laser or Custom Cataract Surgery) based on your glasses or contact lens prescription if necessary. You can of course contact us at anytime in the future because you are truly now part of the Gulani Vision Family worldwide.

Since each patient is individually unique, your healing time, pattern and vision outcome can vary.